How does 1 vial of sculptra compare to 1 vial of voluma in terms of end-amount of volume?

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I'm 32, female with regular metabolism. I'm a little confused about how the results of 1 vial of sculptra compares to vial of voluma for fuller cheeks? I heard from different sources that after the 3 months the volume generated is more or less the same as voluma(or other HA fillers), while some claim that sculptra does generate up to 4 times the amount of volume compared to voluma? Thank you in advance

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

As Sculptra is a collagen builder, not a filler it will add lift and volume to the treatment area by producing and stimulating your own collagen. It used to provide a strong “lasting” foundation that over time will add natural volume and contouring to the treated area, where an HA filler like Voluma is only temporary. The number of vials depends on the consult. Normally, people need the number of vials a year that is their decade (30 years old  3 vials per year). I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It is difficult to give an exact comparison of volume achieved with Voluma versus Sculptra, but I would say in general that 1 vial of Sculptra would give more volume than 1 syringe of Voluma.  There is more of an immediate result with Voluma, and then this will gradually fade away over time.  Sculptra is a stimulating agent, so it takes a month or so to see the effect from a treatment.  Treatment with Sculptra usually involves more than a single treatment session as well.  Results from Sculptra will generally last longer than those achieved with Voluma.

Anita Saluja, MD · Answer

Sculptra is a stimulating, volumizing agent. We typically recommend 1 syringe per decade (32 year old  3 syringes) for best results. The disadvantage of Sculptra would be that it is not instant, and it can take up to 6 months to see full results. Voluma, or any HA filler, will give you instant results and is used more for localized volume loss on cheeks, temples, jawline, chin, lips, etc and will last up to 12 months.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Using Sculptra should give you at least three to five times the volume of a single syringe off Voluma. The only disadvantages of using Sculptra is that you will have to wait for the results anywhere between 6 and 12 weeks before final results. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City plastic surgery

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